"Let's see about that," Carlson said calmly, placing the bottle of wine back into his coat and facing Leon directly.
"I will help you get into Sky Palace undetected. You'll have to find your way from there, though, as even I don't have access to the Needle's Eye. But first…" Carlson stood up, towering over Leon.
"You'll have to beat me in a duel. If you win, I help you. If you don't, you'll follow me as a servant for the rest of your life." Carlson's tone was filled with confidence and righteousness. He looked like a saint come to deliver a sinner from his sinful ways.
"You have a deal," Leon replied with a bitter smile, noticing that Carlson's gesture was causing a commotion. He couldn't help but shake his head.
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"What's going on here?"
"Isn't that Technique God Carlson?"
"Wow, is he planning to capture the warlock scum?"
"It's freezing out, but I have to see this."